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Lyon takes 550th Test wicket as Sri Lanka struggle
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri Lanka.
Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests)
Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne 's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old spinner achieved the feat in the second Test at the Galle International Stadium. He sent Kusal Mendis back on the fourth day, taking his 60th Test wicket against Sri Lanka.
Nathan Lyon overtakes Shane Warne, becomes Australia's most successful Test bowler vs Sri Lanka
Nathan Lyon surpassed Shane Warne to become Australia's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka, claiming 60 wickets. His instrumental performance helped Australia secure a 2-0 series win in Galle.
Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia into dominant position as Sri Lanka struggle on Day 3
Nathan Lyon (3-80) and Matthew Kuhnemann (4-52) spun their webs around the Sri Lanka batters and will be happy with the advantage they have created for their side heading into Day 4
‘Our best bowler’: Lyon tells how Kuhnemann destroyed Sri Lanka
As he took in the achievement of plucking 550 Test wickets and forecast many more, Nathan Lyon spoke glowingly of left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann as “our best bowler”.
Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon
Australia are not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push them closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon.
Nathan Lyon spotted in post-match act towards Sri Lankans amid fresh drama for Steve Smith
Nathan Lyon has won praise from cricket fans after a post-match gesture towards his Sri Lankan rivals, while Steve Smith has ...
Dominant Australia sweep Sri Lanka Test series
Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket ...
Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test
Nathan Lyon has become just the third Australian bowler to take 550 wickets in Test cricket. Lyon got to the milestone on Day ...
Nathan Lyon reveals Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey detail after spinner achieves Aussie history
Nathan Lyon has revealed Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey offered some invaluable advice he still carries around with him 14 ...
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Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Lyon credits his success to the guidance he received from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey, two legends of Australian cricket.
Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run ...
Beau Webster called out over 'stupid' cricket act as Nathan Lyon creates history against Sri Lanka
Aussie allrounder Beau Webster has been called out for a silly act after making a vital catch for Australia as Nathan Lyon ...
Kusal half-century drags Sri Lanka to 229-9 as Starc, Lyon shine
Australia's Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets apiece but Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229-9 in the second test in ...